The DK rap is attributed to “ Donkey Kong 64 ” rather than a human creator in the credits for the film, which was produced by Nintendo, Universal Pictures, and Illumination.

I’ve listened to the “DK Rap” many times over the years, but I never quite connected the dots until this video. For a song that is mostly positive, it randomly just shits on Lanky Kong. Sure ...

Grant Kirkhope, the composer behind many classic games including Donkey Kong 64, has explained why he wasn't credited in The Super Mario Bros. Movie for the use of the infamous DK Rap.

The “DK Rap” has been an infamous part of Donkey Kong’s legacy since its inception in 1999. It even made its way into The Super Mario Bros. Movie and while it is listed in the credits, the ...

Grant Kirkhope, composer of the DK Rap, wasn't aware it would be used in Donkey Kong Bananza. Yesterday, Nintendo detailed more on its forthcoming Switch 2 gorilla platformer and fans spotted the ...

If you’d told me in ‘97, when I wrote the worst rap track in the history of rap tracks, that it would go on to be in a Mario Bros movie I’d would’ve burst with excitement! Long live the DK ...

Today, the “DK Rap” is a beloved piece of ‘90s nostalgia, but when it first hit the scene in 1999, it was pretty much reviled by the entire world. “At the time, rap and hip-hop were massive.

Composer Grant Kirkhope has shed light on why he wasn't credited by Nintendo in the Super Mario Bros. Movie for the inclusion of his DK Rap from Donkey Kong 64. Back in 2023 after the film's ...

Yes, yes, it's the DK Rap folks. Originally composed by Rare's Grant Kirkhope for Donkey Kong 64, it's made numerous appearances throughout Donkey Kong's life, including Super Smash Bros. Melee ...

Almost 25 years after its debut, DK Rap has been remade, courtesy of original composer Grant Kirkhope and rapper Substantial, bringing it fully up to date, albeit with one eye firmly on the past.

I’m not proud of this, but one of the first rap songs I knew every word to was “DK Rap.” In my defense, I had no style, I had no grace, this Kong fan had a funny face (still got it). The ...

Before you ask if he “simply missed it,” we can independently confirm that in the credits, it says, “DK Rap from Donkey Kong 64.” This is an insult of the highest order.